Last updated Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Welcome to the University of Chicago Bridge Club!

We meet weekly, on Wednesday nights, to learn and play contract bridge. Come and join us at 7:00 on Wednesdays in the Reynolds Club room 019. We welcome players of all experience levels, from beginners to life masters. See below for further information, schedules, news, events, and recent game records. Also sign up for one of our email list to recieve up-to-date information.

Information About Our Events

ACBL Masterpoint Games:

We are pleased to be able to hand out masterpoints and hold weekly ACBL sanctioned games this quarter. All are welcome. The game will be stratified 20/Unlimited or 20/100/Unlimited, depending on turnout. Parters are guaranteed. Unless the game is specifically described as pro/am, you are free to form partnerdhips as you please. The pro/am games will have randomized partnerships. The pairs imps games are subject to on-the-spot change into team imps games provided the number of tables is conducive to a team rotation. You do not need to be an ACBL member to participate. Masterpoints are black unless noted otherwise and handed out at Invitational level. The games are free. Late arrivals are unlikely to be accommodated, but are welcome to join the social game. ACBL rules on behavior apply; see the ACBL website for details.

Social Games:

Social, non-masterpoint bridge for those uncomfortable witht he formal game, those who come late, or those who would like to learn/teach in a more flexible, interactive setting. Space and movement permitting, this game will play boards from the main movement, but unlike the main game table discussion will be encouraged, scoring isn't necessary, and the pairs won't move.

Beginner Lessons:

Mini bridge lessons by Matthew Dyer, followed by guided play and social bridge. All skill levels appreciated, but the focus will be on bringing beginners up to speed and teaching the basic 2/1 system.

Bridge Base Online Games:

Jake Neuthaler will be hosting games online at Bridge Base Online. All skill levels are welcome. The games are tentatively scheduled for Sundays at 3:00 pm. Sign up for a free BBO account and send Jake a message (his handle is HOCKBOY41) to reserve a seat. Here is a list of BBO handles.

Club Standard Convention Cards

Found here

Schedule for Spring 2011

March 30

Bridge Workshop (free food and classes), 7:00

April 6

Bridge Lesson, covering director calls and bridge ethics, 7:00

ACBL Masterpoint Game, 7:30 pm, RC 019, Fast/Slow matchpoint pairs

results here

April 13

Bridge Lesson covering Lebensohl, 7:00

ACBL Masterpoint Game, 7:30 pm, RC 019, Imps pairs

results here

April 20

Bridge Lesson, 7:00: two over one principles. Notes here

ACBL Masterpoint Game, 7:30 pm, RC 019, pairs

results here

April 27

ACBL Masterpoint Game, 7:30 pm, RC 019, pairs

results here

May 4

ACBL Masterpoint Game, 7:30 pm, RC 019, pairs

results here

May 11

Bridge Lesson, 7:00: 2NT auctions. Notes here

ACBL Masterpoint Game, 7:30 pm, RC 019, pairs

May 18

ACBL Masterpoint Game, 7:30 pm, RC 019, Eight is Enough Teams

May 25

ACBL Masterpoint Game, 7:30 pm, RC 019, Pairs. Visit from the President of the ACBL, Craig Robinson!

Past Quarters

Where to Find Us and Contact Information

We play at the Reynolds Club, 5706 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Room 019 is located at the westernmost end of the basement

Contacts:
Dennis Kriventsov, President

krivents at uchicago dot edu


Sandi Li, President

sandili at uchicago dot edu


Jake Neuthaler, Vice President

neuthaler at uchicago dot edu


Join one of our email lists:

For weekly information, sign up for the "bridge" list. For discussion of hands, bids, and games, sign up for the "bridgedis" list. If you are not a university student, contact Dennis to sign up.